Taiwan beginning start way back in 15th century where European sailors passing by record the island’s name as Ilha Formosa, or beautiful island. The previous text is in English. Here is a translation to Swahili:
Taiwan ilianza nyuma kitambo katika karne ya 15 ambapo mabaharia wa Kiingereza wanaopita hurekodi jina la kisiwa hicho kama Ilha Formosa, au kisiwa kizuri.